# General Discussion **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=25 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 26 --- ## [Synthetic fuels](https://community.cartalk.com/t/synthetic-fuels/196428)
**Author:** [@cigroller](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cigroller)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2024, 9:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/synthetic-fuels/196428 "2024-09-29T21:29:36Z")
I searched and didn’t find any threads. (Plenty on syn oil). And it’s not really a “car” question but certainly an ICE question having to do more with small engines. When I first stumbled on syn fuels for 2 cycle engi… --- ## [2012 Honda Accord Sdn - How often should I start my car?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-honda-accord-sdn-how-often-should-i-start-my-car/196401)
**Author:** [@Rob35](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rob35)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2024, 1:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-honda-accord-sdn-how-often-should-i-start-my-car/196401 "2024-09-29T01:27:01Z")
How many times a week should I start my car when hardly using it. --- ## [The economics of the car-rental business](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-economics-of-the-car-rental-business/196018)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 163\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2024, 2:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-economics-of-the-car-rental-business/196018 "2024-09-27T14:47:09Z")
NPR’s ‘Planet Money’ says they used to make their money by buying cars cheap and selling them used, why they had more than enough cars on hand. The pandemic shortages upended that and the renter pays the price. --- ## [Which rotors are best bang for your buck?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/which-rotors-are-best-bang-for-your-buck/196293)
**Author:** [@Blakensnake](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Blakensnake)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2024, 2:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/which-rotors-are-best-bang-for-your-buck/196293 "2024-09-26T14:08:27Z")
I’ve came down to 4 options but im not sure about brands. Guess im wodering what is the best bang for your buck, since cheaper isn’t always better. --- ## [Durlast alternators](https://community.cartalk.com/t/durlast-alternators/112354)
**Author:** [@John\_Andrew\_McCormick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/John_Andrew_McCormick)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2024, 1:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/durlast-alternators/112354 "2024-09-26T13:58:33Z")
I was wondering what you guys think of Durlast’s Alternators, I just bought one and plan on installing it after work. In all of your guys experience do they hold up well? Or is it better to just stick with the Ford OEM ?… --- ## [Stellantis looking for new CEO](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stellantis-looking-for-new-ceo/196388)
**Author:** [@jtsanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtsanders)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2024, 10:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stellantis-looking-for-new-ceo/196388 "2024-09-26T10:46:47Z")
The linked article says that Stellantis is looking for a replacement for the current CEO, Carlos Tavares and expects to replace him by the time his contract runs out in a little over a year. They have a large unsold inve… --- ## [Denver Police license plate reader cameras scan millions of license plates per month](https://community.cartalk.com/t/denver-police-license-plate-reader-cameras-scan-millions-of-license-plates-per-month/196356)
**Author:** [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2024, 1:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/denver-police-license-plate-reader-cameras-scan-millions-of-license-plates-per-month/196356 "2024-09-26T01:28:05Z")
… 86,069 vehicles prompted a “hit” on the hotlist in the last 30 days. https://www.9news.com/article/news/crime/denver-police-cameras-scan-license-plates/73-1936f872-7a51-4fda-ae37-0e5e259e7018 --- ## [Front plate bracket complaint](https://community.cartalk.com/t/front-plate-bracket-complaint/196222)
**Author:** [@VOLVO-V70](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VOLVO-V70)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2024, 2:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/front-plate-bracket-complaint/196222 "2024-09-25T14:33:13Z")
It seems that unless your state requires a front plate bracket it will not be installed . We don’t in Oklahoma . I decided to put the one that came with our new Subaru on only to find out holes have to be drilled . Not … --- ## [The 11 top-selling vehicles of 2024](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-11-top-selling-vehicles-of-2024/196376)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2024, 10:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-11-top-selling-vehicles-of-2024/196376 "2024-09-24T22:54:57Z")
Based on how many Tesla Model Y vehicles that I see on a daily basis, I’m not too surprised that they now rank as a close second to the Rav4. --- ## [I ran a stopped school bus](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-ran-a-stopped-school-bus/194459)
**Author:** [@Clueless33](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Clueless33)\ **Replies:** 287\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2024, 7:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-ran-a-stopped-school-bus/194459 "2024-09-24T19:43:41Z")
Hello everyone. It’s a really sad day for me in NEWYORK. Let me start by using the picture above. I’m on a road with 4 lanes ( 2 lanes on each side) and I’m driving in the left lane on the right side of the roa… --- ## [Speed Cameras are being installed in school zones](https://community.cartalk.com/t/speed-cameras-are-being-installed-in-school-zones/196154)
**Author:** [@LoudThunder](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LoudThunder)\ **Replies:** 146\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2024, 6:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/speed-cameras-are-being-installed-in-school-zones/196154 "2024-09-24T18:39:50Z")
In many cities and counties of Virginia as well as the rest of the nation, Speed Cameras are being installed in school zones and I am grateful for this… My county has just finished the installation at most of the school… --- ## [What do you call the opposite of a "barn find"?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-do-you-call-the-opposite-of-a-barn-find/196323)
**Author:** [@chug\_154726](https://community.cartalk.com/u/chug_154726)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2024, 2:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-do-you-call-the-opposite-of-a-barn-find/196323 "2024-09-24T02:00:38Z")
Barn finds have been known since forever but I was wondering what you call it when you the cars into the barns in the first place. One fine day back in '72 or '73 my buddy and I dragged all of the cars, tractors, motorc… --- ## [Lexus IS handling weirdly at high speed](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lexus-is-handling-weirdly-at-high-speed/196355)
**Author:** [@Clueless33](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Clueless33)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2024, 10:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lexus-is-handling-weirdly-at-high-speed/196355 "2024-09-23T22:06:21Z")
Hello everyone. Hope all is well. I believe I brought this issue to CarTalk community’s attention in recent past and so I’m asking kindly that everyone help me with this, please. I brought the car to the Lexus dealer … --- ## [I no longer need a torque wrench](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-no-longer-need-a-torque-wrench/196262)
**Author:** [@SteveCBT](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SteveCBT)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2024, 1:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-no-longer-need-a-torque-wrench/196262 "2024-09-23T13:50:01Z")
--- ## [How many miles is optimum?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-many-miles-is-optimum/196144)
**Author:** [@remodeler](https://community.cartalk.com/u/remodeler)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2024, 1:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-many-miles-is-optimum/196144 "2024-09-22T13:59:17Z")
So I read the thread about used car mileage, and the comments all said that driving 5k miles/yr is worse than driving 20k or more miles/yr. My question is: I only drive about 5k miles/yr due to being retired and one ma… --- ## [Winter gas mix, how to find out when it changes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/winter-gas-mix-how-to-find-out-when-it-changes/196342)
**Author:** [@Barkydog](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Barkydog)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2024, 12:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/winter-gas-mix-how-to-find-out-when-it-changes/196342 "2024-09-21T12:40:43Z")
I searched but was unable to come up with anything for WI. It is recommended for snowblowers and probably the generator, the internet says. Got rid of my 3 year old gas at hazardous waste. Any info? --- ## [An interesting tow vehicle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/an-interesting-tow-vehicle/196334)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2024, 9:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/an-interesting-tow-vehicle/196334 "2024-09-20T21:18:24Z")
I wouldn’t have thought that a vintage Aston-Martin DB5 would be used for towing, but one guy in The UK uses one to tow his vintage race car. --- ## [Say Hello To Everyone!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/say-hello-to-everyone/196328)
**Author:** [@oasismissmike\_190875](https://community.cartalk.com/u/oasismissmike_190875)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2024, 8:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/say-hello-to-everyone/196328 "2024-09-20T20:51:37Z")
Nice to see you! I have my own car now, so happy! Toyota has always been my trusty brand! Any problems, I’ll ask in the community. --- ## [Rooftop Cargo Baskets (unused?)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rooftop-cargo-baskets-unused/196240)
**Author:** [@ledhed75](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ledhed75)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2024, 4:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rooftop-cargo-baskets-unused/196240 "2024-09-20T16:15:49Z")
In my part of the world, I’ve recently noticed a growing number of rooftop cargo baskets on vehicles. Most of the baskets I see are not being used. I was curious if the rest of you have been seeing this, or if it’s just … --- ## [Ball honing cylinder walls](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ball-honing-cylinder-walls/196309)
**Author:** [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2024, 5:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ball-honing-cylinder-walls/196309 "2024-09-19T17:05:54Z")
--- ## [Which manual transmission is best, 3, 4, 5, or 6 speed?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/which-manual-transmission-is-best-3-4-5-or-6-speed/196112)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 115\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2024, 4:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/which-manual-transmission-is-best-3-4-5-or-6-speed/196112 "2024-09-19T16:40:16Z")
My Ford Galaxy had 3, VW Rabbit had 4, Corolla 5, and many newer are configured w/6 speeds. But which is the best? My opinion, 5 is a little better than 4, but not much. 4 is quite a bit better than 3. 6 seems like i… --- ## [Here's a really diligent road-line painter](https://community.cartalk.com/t/heres-a-really-diligent-road-line-painter/195936)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2024, 3:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/heres-a-really-diligent-road-line-painter/195936 "2024-09-19T03:17:47Z")
--- ## [Manual transmissions: How many speeds (or gears), normal and overdrive, are best? 5 speed? 6 speed?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/manual-transmissions-how-many-speeds-or-gears-normal-and-overdrive-are-best-5-speed-6-speed/196288)
**Author:** [@TheWonderful90s](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TheWonderful90s)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2024, 2:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/manual-transmissions-how-many-speeds-or-gears-normal-and-overdrive-are-best-5-speed-6-speed/196288 "2024-09-18T14:48:05Z")
I’m wondering what people prefer for the number of gears on a manual transmission. Specifically, the non overdrive portion of the final drive ratios. For instance, if 4th gear is DRIVE, would reducing the spacing by maki… --- ## [GM's new charging stations](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gms-new-charging-stations/196215)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2024, 12:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gms-new-charging-stations/196215 "2024-09-18T12:57:40Z")
GM and EVgo are cooperating in the construction of 400 large, covered charging stations that will accomodate the charging connector of any EV. Additionally, they are configured so that EVs that are towing a trailer can … --- ## [An Homage to a Honda Civid Coupe](https://community.cartalk.com/t/an-homage-to-a-honda-civid-coupe/196092)
**Author:** [@Car\_Talk\_Social\_Media\_Web\_Lackey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Car_Talk_Social_Media_Web_Lackey)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2024, 3:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/an-homage-to-a-honda-civid-coupe/196092 "2024-09-17T03:14:12Z")
Our Car Talk Vehicle Donation folks get all kinds of stories that accompany car donations. This one right here is either a love story or an homage to a trusted partner. Sometimes, cars are a means to an end, and sometime… --- ## [From mazda to gmc terrain slt](https://community.cartalk.com/t/from-mazda-to-gmc-terrain-slt/196142)
**Author:** [@remodeler](https://community.cartalk.com/u/remodeler)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2024, 10:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/from-mazda-to-gmc-terrain-slt/196142 "2024-09-13T10:49:49Z")
So…found a car to replace my Mazda. (Sorry, this will be kinda long to read.) 2021 GMC Terrian SLT. I’m sure there are those that will say it’s not that good of a vehicle, but it has everything I wanted (and most things… --- ## [Lexus Dash Lights problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lexus-dash-lights-problem/188433)
**Author:** [@hendville11\_183692](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hendville11_183692)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2024, 2:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lexus-dash-lights-problem/188433 "2024-09-13T02:28:12Z")
2012 Lexus GX460…great car…but dash lights keep coming on and going off…no obvious reason? 4LO and Check Engine lights come on for 1-2 days with no other symptoms, then go out. One thing we notice is that the gear shifte… --- ## [Strange problem with Garmin GPS (navigation system)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/strange-problem-with-garmin-gps-navigation-system/195735)
**Author:** [@alan1129](https://community.cartalk.com/u/alan1129)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2024, 6:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/strange-problem-with-garmin-gps-navigation-system/195735 "2024-09-11T18:36:22Z")
I’m experiencing a strange problem with my 2017 Accord. It started about a year ago and relates to the navigation system. When I first start the car, The navigation system doesn’t seem to know where it is and it places… --- ## [Tuesday Night's Presidential Debate](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tuesday-nights-presidential-debate/196124)
**Author:** [@ChrisTheTireWhisperer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ChrisTheTireWhisperer)\ **Replies:** 78\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2024, 9:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tuesday-nights-presidential-debate/196124 "2024-09-10T21:25:05Z")
Tuesday Night’s Presidential Debate! The main topic: TIRE PRESSURE Because no issue, local, national, or global, stirs up the emotions, and gets peoples’ hands around each others neck, like a good ol’ conversation abo… --- ## [Remote start control](https://community.cartalk.com/t/remote-start-control/195250)
**Author:** [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2024, 9:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/remote-start-control/195250 "2024-09-09T21:15:34Z")
I dropped steering column to change elec steering motor and found this in the way. Sis had car for 10 years and did not know. She has no remote for it. Can you get replacement remotes? Not now of course. [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=24) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=26)